Our client is part of a multi-billion pound group which has recently invested in this new £11 million pound truly impressive, state-of-the-art site. Embracing the latest technology, it is a highly controlled environment operating almost to pharmaceutical standards. As well as the latest sustainable, green credentials the site has very low energy consumption, the air is filtered, the workers' oxygen levels are monitored, and temperature are efficiently controlled. Reporting in to the Technical Director, this is an amazing opportunity for someone who excels in forging ahead with new ideas.
The Quality Manager in this business plays a vital role. The responsibilities are wide-ranging including
- To develop, own & implement blue chip manufacturing & retailer’s exacting standards including BRC grade A, ensuring food safety, quality assurance, environmental strategy, traceability, legality and due diligence.
- Ensuring Quality & Safety remain at the heart of each operator & team performance.
- Being instrumental in driving manufacturing performance through standards whilst enlisting a strong Quality Improvement Culture, through internal audit and risk based approach. QA Technicians, Hygiene Operative.
You will need to :
• Ensure all products manufactured meet all food safety, legal and quality criteria’s to ensure compliance with legislation and customer requirements.
• Develop and coach site teams to ensure that good manufacturing practice is in operation at all times through continuous improvement plans.
• Set clear and challenging goals and objectives (SMART) through appraisals.
• Develop and maintain an internal audit schedule to monitor and improve standards required by customer codes of practice, HACCP and BRC standards.
• Take responsibility for site HACCP team, ensuring all operations are covered by the HACCP plan and that appropriate procedures, documentation and training are in place to monitor CCP points.
• Be actively involved and offer technical support in planning and capital justification of new line/ equipment installations.
• Develop and improve partnerships with key customer technical contacts.
• Maintain good relationships with home authorities Environmental Health,Trading Standards & Port Authorities
• Ensure that accurate customer specifications are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure accurate & available internal product specifications & manufacturing methods.
The ideal candidate for this role will have
1. Senior Quality/Technical management experience within a food manufacturing or food service business.
2. The ability to raise/maintain standards and achieve BRC Grade A
3. Strong influencing, organisational and communication skills
4. A clear understanding of hygiene
5. H&S knowledge
6. An understanding of Food Microbiology & Chemistry
7. Proven Database skills (i.e. SAP/Concerto/MOVEX, Microsoft / Access)
8. Experience in Supplier audits
So don't delay, send your updated CV today. This role is anything but ordinary!